Addictions Therapist

Flourish combines structured therapy, community connection and practical recovery skills for people who do not require medical detox or ongoing medical care. We welcome therapists registered with a recognised professional body, including BACP, UKCP, NCPS, HCPC or equivalent. We will support your development during your first year through an individually agreed plan, which may include study days and guidance from your line manager and colleagues across Priory. You will join the higher salary band if you already hold the required accreditation or equivalent status, or progress to it once this is achieved and verified.

As part of our founding team, you will help shape the therapeutic programme and create a supportive community for our first clients. Your main duties will include:

• Delivering evidence-based assessments and therapeutic interventions for people experiencing substance misuse and addictive behaviours.
• Facilitating individual therapy, group sessions and psychoeducational workshops, supporting clients to build resilience, manage triggers and sustain recovery.
• Developing person-centred treatment plans and contributing to case reviews, risk assessments and care planning.
• Maintaining accurate clinical records and therapeutic relationships that meet professional, ethical and regulatory standards.

Priory is the UK's leading independent provider of mental health and adult social care. With 12,000 colleagues and a network of 270 services, we support over 24,000 people each year to live their lives as fully and independently as possible. We treat more than 70 conditions including depression, anxiety, eating disorders and children's mental health and provide residential and supported living care for autistic adults, people with a learning disability, Prader-Willi Syndrome, brain injuries and older people. We are an equal opportunities employer committed to providing an inclusive, accessible recruitment process.

Requirements:

• You will need a relevant therapeutic qualification and current registration with a recognised professional body, such as BACP, UKCP, NCPS, HCPC or equivalent.
• Accreditation or an appropriate equivalent professional status is desirable, or you must be willing to work towards this during your first year.
• You should have experience delivering therapeutic interventions for people with substance misuse and addictive behaviours, alongside confidence in facilitating individual and group therapy using evidence-based approaches.
• Strong assessment, risk management, care planning and clinical record-keeping skills are essential, as are excellent communication and collaborative working skills.

The following experience would be beneficial:

• Experience in residential addiction treatment or rehabilitation.
• Experience delivering psychoeducational groups, relapse prevention and recovery-focused interventions.
• Knowledge of safeguarding, clinical governance and regulatory standards.
• Additional training in addiction therapies, CBT, DBT, Motivational Interviewing or other evidence-based approaches.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service to check for any previous criminal convictions. Applicants must have current UK professional registration.